I'm one of the many who likes the improvements in our starting o-line, but am concerned about the depth on that line. I recognize that there's a league wide shortage of lineman who can play, but I'd at least like to see some depth there. I had previously never heard of Nick Gates, but was impressed by what I saw last night. I was also impressed that Carl Banks seemed to like him. I was wondering what other people saw in his play - particularly people who are good at analyzing the play of specific offensive linemen.
More generally, Gettlemans teams in Carolina were able to develop OL talent. Norwell was an UDFA and is now a bona fide starting guard.
So when Giants kept young OL around last year specifically Gates and Brown, I hoped they were developing them.
I'd have to watch the game in closer detail to have a more specific opinion on how they played, but I like the direction the OL is going in.
The biggest weakness I believe is in swing tackle. Wheeler has fallen behind. If a veteran shakes loose, especially with Big George banged up and missing important time, that is the spot I would focus on filling.
He was on the IR last year.
It would be awesome if the Giants could develop some serviceable OL Depth.
Sounds like he has a nasty streak in him as well.
I still have Great hope that Big George will return and be the back up depth we need just in case Remmers gets injured. I expect he will return from concussion protocol this week.
What a dumbass.
More generally, Gettlemans teams in Carolina were able to develop OL talent. Norwell was an UDFA and is now a bona fide starting guard.
So when Giants kept young OL around last year specifically Gates and Brown, I hoped they were developing them.
I'd have to watch the game in closer detail to have a more specific opinion on how they played, but I like the direction the OL is going in.
The biggest weakness I believe is in swing tackle. Wheeler has fallen behind. If a veteran shakes loose, especially with Big George banged up and missing important time, that is the spot I would focus on filling.
Norwell was also a OT to G conversion.
I noted last week that Gates is pretty quick and nimble for a big guy. That + his versatility as Banks noted last night. Vs Jets and Bears, first time he was slotted in at LT. He's raw as can be, and even vs 2nd and 3rd stringers it shows. But it seems like there's enough there to show hope for promise.
Brown, inside, harder to see what was going on, but he was cleanly beat on a couple of plays.
And on the Jones fumble in the pocket (not on the snap), Slade adjusted to the outside where the DT was supposed to be and was cleanly beat when the DE went inside...oooffff. Another mistake of inexperience.
Hope we are right 😉
Gates has allowed pressure on just 3 of his 56 pass blocking snaps this preseason.